12-18-2018 EDC Commission Minutes

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EDC Minutes December 18, 2018 Page 2 of 3 ----------------------------- COMMISSIONER REICK MOVED TO GIVE THE PRICE RECOMMENDATION OF $65,000 PER ACRE TO THE CITY COUNCIL. COMMISSIONER HOLLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-0. b. Marketing Packet: Need to find a more definitive population for summer residents. c. Marketing Video: Mr. Houle spoke that Brady Bussler is trying to get the contact information more readily available. Ms. Malecha would like to present the video to the City Council in January. d. Architectural, Landscaping, and Zoning Requirements : Discussion ensued regarding a separate zoning classification for the expansion. As well as show Justin Burslie the video so he can start the process of zoning the expansion. Mr. Lindholm had concems regarding screening/planting vegetation (aka hide from public). Mr. Houle suggested using landscaping to accentuate instead of screening for verbiage in the city code. Mr. Peters asked about restrictions on cost and location and what you are requiring for buildings (certain colors/style of buildings) in certain locations. Mr. Peters stated that some business owners will pay to have the research on cost of a Community Center with pool, workout center, meeting rooms, etc. e. Marketing Outreach: Chair Jurchen stated we need to rely on face to face meetings and nefinrorking. 7. School Update Commissioner Lindholm shared that the Initiative Foundation emailed him stating that the Patriot Foundation received an anonymous donation of $100,000. In January, the School Board will have a couple new board members. 8. Chamber Update Katie Wasserman stated the Chamber started a You Tube channel called Pequot Lakes Minnesota. Emily is the new hire for the partnership position between the chamber, school and City of Pequot Lakes. She has already filmed and posted the first video, which features the City's Public Works Department and is working on the next video. 9. BLAEDC Update